RAFT Polymerization in Homogeneous Aqueous Media

Authors

Andrew B. Lowe, University of Southern Mississippi
Brent S. Sumerlin, University of Southern Mississippi
Michael S. Donovan, University of Southern Mississippi
David B. Thomas, University of Southern Mississippi
Pierre Hennaux, University of Southern Mississippi
Charles L. McCormick, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2003

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Controlled radical polymerization has been the focus of intense research during the last decade. However, to date, research has focused primarily on polymerizations conducted in homogeneous organic media or bulk with common monomers such as styrene, methyl methacrylate or butyl acrylate. The ability to conduct polymerizations in homogeneous aqueous solution is advantageous from both environmental and commercial viewpoints. In this chapter we will present a summary of our research efforts in the area of aqueous Reversible Addition-Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization. We will demonstrate the broad versatility of RAFT, showing its applicability to neutral, anionic, cationic, and zwitterionic monomers from a range of monomer classes, including styrenics, acrylamides and (meth)acrylates.

Publication Title

ACS Symposium Series

Volume

854

First Page

586

Last Page

602

Recommended Citation

Lowe, A. B., Sumerlin, B. S., Donovan, M. S., Thomas, D. B., Hennaux, P., McCormick, C. L. (2003). RAFT Polymerization in Homogeneous Aqueous Media. ACS Symposium Series, 854, 586-602.
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